In Case You Missed It: Top June Content

Sarah Barnett | MoldMaking Technology

June brought the heat and some standout content for moldmakers! From tariff tensions to new VR tech, our top articles this month sparked ideas, offered practical takeaways and kept our readers in the know.

Novel Profile Cooling Technology Promises Big Output Boost

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

Aimed at complex profiles such as PVC lineals, retrofittable system adds turbulent cooling to calibrator to boost output by 25-50%.  

Selecting a meter/mix dispensing machine

| CompositesWorld

Choosing the right meter/mix dispensing machine requires careful evaluation of key material and process parameters to develop a precise specification, ensuring key metrics such as accuracy, output, reliability, quality and maintenance efficiency.

How to Design a Mold with Additive Tooling

| MoldMaking Technology

Designing molds with additive tooling implementation in mind requires blending traditional mold standards with innovative new ideas of what is possible to push the limits of mold performance.

IACMI celebrates 10th anniversary at Members Meeting

Hannah Mason | CompositesWorld

Event in Dayton recapped the Institute’s successes, set future goals, celebrated the retirement of COO Dale Brosius and more.
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REGEN recycling project is selected by European Defense Agency

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Recycler Uplift360 along with its three partners will play a critical role in innovating the recovery and reuse of continuous aramid fibers to drive composites circularity in defense.

Otto Aviation launches Phantom 3500 business jet with all-composite airframe from Leonardo

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Promising 60% less fuel burn and 90% less emissions using SAF, the super-laminar flow design with windowless fuselage will be built using RTM in Florida facility with certification slated for 2030.

Greenlander, Boxmanufaktur partnership expands natural fiber composites to customized vehicles

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Boxmanufaktur builds up production capacity to support Greenlander Sherpa camper development, which will be made available for the Iveco Daily and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter in 2026 and 2027, respectively.

Swancor supports NTHU Racing Team’s Formula Student 2025 race car

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Carbon fiber wheel rims development, as well as access to Swancor’s production equipment and fabrication expertise, lightweights NTHU vehicle in time for international Formula Student competitions.

NCC backs U.K. Industrial Strategy for industry innovation scale-up

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

The U.K. government’s recently published economic approach aims to remove barriers and set a clear path toward growth opportunities in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, clean energy, defense and AI.

Clean Aviation Pax Cabin Demonstrator uses biocomposites to cut weight, environmental impact

Ginger Gardiner | CompositesWorld

Full-scale regional aircraft fuselage equipped with cabin structures and systems demonstrates next-gen interiors to TRL 6 with successful FST, noise and vibration testing performance.

OceanWings demonstrate wind-assisted propulsion potential via Canopée

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

For the last two years, the vessel that transports components of the Ariane 6 rocket has proven the success and viability of its installed OceanWings, including fuel savings, aerodynamic performance and versatility.

Solid Carbide Small-Diameter Endmills, AH8005 Grade Boost Ultrafine High-Precision Machining

Angela Osborne | MoldMaking Technology

Tungaloy’s small-diameter end mills and high-performance AH8005 grade enhance machining efficiency and stability in a broad spectrum of applications.

Asking the Hard Questions of Starting (and Running) a New Business

Matthew Kirchner | Products Finishing

I was recently invited to the University of Iowa to share my ideas, advice and lessons learned to some early stage business entrepreneurs.  

Shape Memory Alloy Enables 3D Printed Satellite Component With 6× Larger Deployed-to-Stowed Ratio

Stephanie Hendrixson | Additive Manufacturing

A project conducted by Penn State, NASA Glenn Research Center and 3D Systems 3D printed a nitinol radiator for a satellite that packs up small, but passively deploys when heated. Why it matters: Shape memory alloys coupled with additive geometries can improve satellite performance and lifespan, among other benefits. 

Sidas Engineering to Distribute Brofind Technologies in the U.S.

| Products Finishing

Comprehensive surface treatment and environmental compliance solutions are now being delivered through a single, experienced partner.

Rollepaal Launches Standardized Lines for Oriented PVC Pipe

Jim Callari | Plastics Technology

System requires no specialty additives or complex line configurations to achieve orientation.  

K 2025: Verde, inteligente y responsable

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

K 2025 explorará el futuro del plástico con temas como circularidad, IA, sostenibilidad y talento. Siete días de análisis con líderes de la industria global.

QuesTek Expands ICMD Software Platform with Titanium Alloy Modeling Capabilities

Jann Bond | Additive Manufacturing

Latest expansion provides greater insight into the behavior of Ti alloys for aerospace, energy and additive manufacturing. 

The Pellet Enters the Melt Delivery System

| MoldMaking Technology

This summer, let’s get back to the basics. For this summer school basics series, Pellet to Part explores each stage of the plastic injection molding process. This week: Choosing a hot or cold runner system is a decision for the molder and moldmaker that must balance the processing window with budget and time.

Swiss Happens: 8 Swiss-Type Articles to Keep Your Skills Sharp

Cara Ready | Modern Machine Shop

Learn the history of Swiss-type lathes, practical ways to implement these sliding-headstock machines in your shop, and much more in this collection of articles.
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Kennametal Enhances High-Performance Drill Lineup

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The KenDrill HPR Solid Carbide Long Length Drills lineup is well suited for aerospace, transportation, general engineering, energy and earthworks shops seeking increased wear resistance, toughness and durability.